Business Directory

The following is a directory of businesses owned or operated by blind and visually impaired individuals. This directory is designed to provide current and future business owners with inspiration and access to the listed businesses, with the goal of initiating networking opportunities among blind and visually impaired business owners.

In order to be included in this directory, please download the Business Profile Form, answer the questions, and email it back to us according to the instructions.

A3 Freight Payment

Business: A3 Freight Payment is an outsourcer for the accounts payable function for freight invoices. Shippers who spend in excess of $30 million per year on freight and logistics services are potential customers of A3 Freight Payment.

Freight Payment adds value by verifying that the correct amounts have been billed on freight invoices and by providing accounting and transportation data gleaned from these invoices in a ready-to-use database. The database is accessed using proprietary applications developed by A3 Freight Payment.

The A3 Freight Payment team gained expertise in the field from several other freight payment companies prior to beginning this venture. The team, in its history has served such large volume shippers as: GE, Apple, Starbucks, Nortel Networks, and Philips Electronics to name just a few.

Barbara Clements & Associates, Inc.

Business: Trade Compliance consultant. Assessments, training, corrective action plans and transactional assistance for documentation to include licensing and permitting. Area of focus is related to import and export regulations for the US and EU as well as Logistics specialty. Mitigation of fines, penalties and forfeitures, issued by govermet agencies. Agencies focused on: Department of Defence (DOD) to include Defense Security Services (DSS) and Joint Certification Program (JCP); Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE); Department of Commerce Burea of Industry and Security (BIS); Department of State Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC); Customs and Border Protectio CBP) ; and reciprocate agencies in Canada and the EU.

Blind Access Training

Business: At Blind Access Training, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide customized, individualized training to fit the unique needs of our clients. Our trainers work with clients to establish reasonable, achievable technology goals. Our aim is to empower our clients to use the devices and software they have been trained on with proficiency and confidence to achieve greater independence. We provide training via telephone, Skype, and our TalkingCommunities classroom to allow clients the freedom and flexibility to choose the venue that best fits their skills and comfort. We provide the following training options:

For more information, please contact us by phone at 877-774-7670 and press 1, or by email at info@blindaccesstraining.com. You can also visit us on the web at http://blindaccesstraining.com/ to view our complete listing of services. There you can also find helpful blogs, a sample tutorial, and a resource list.

Butterfly Knitting

Business: Formally established in 2008, Butterfly Knitting is a home studio-based business featuring 100 percent custom work. There is no "inventory" as each piece knitted or crocheted is unique to the specifications of the client.

Cre8tive Media Design Firm Inc.

Business: Cre8tive Media Design Firm is a serviced based company providing graphic design and motion graphics to help growing small businesses and start up promote their business with custom design that tailored to their marketing needs. We design logos, websites, stationary, proposal covers, social media pages, and so much more!

Dancing Dots

Business: Our company, Dancing Dots, fosters inclusion in classroom, studio and stage for blind and low vision musicians. We develop and adapt technology to build literacy and independence for those who want to study, read, write, or record music. Since its release in 1997, we have continued to develop GOODFEEL®, the world's first commercial braille music translator. We have continued to add new accessible music technology products and services which are now used by blind and low vision musicians throughout the United States and in 40 other countries.

Business: The Diabetic Shoes Hub is an online retailer of diabetic and therapeutic footwear. We know how difficult it is to find a pair of comfortable fitting shoes so we take pride in educating our customers and providing them with outstanding service. The Diabetic Shoes Hub carries a wide selection of therapeutic shoes, work boots, athletic sneakers and dress shoes for men and women; available in multiple widths and sizes for hard to fit feet.

FASHION AND FIBER ARTS

Business: I sell made to order, handmade knitted and crocheted items. These items vary from wearables to decorator dolls and afghans. The customer may choose the colors and the pattern to fit their needs or desires, or, if they prefer, I will help them choose. The prices of these items vary according to the materials used and the difficulty of the pattern. I do not keep an inventory of items, but make each item as it is ordered. I do not yet have a web site, but I do have a page for FASHION AND FIBER ARTS on Facebook. There are pictures of some of my previous work up there.

Besides the company, FASHION AND FIBER ARTS, I have begun to publish books on Amazon.com for the Kindle. I also publish on Smashwords.com which distributes the book in several formats, some of which are accessible to read on a computer. Smashwords distributes the books to several other e-book stores, for all I-devices, for the nook, and many other e-readers. Both Amazon and Smashwords distribute overseas as well. The name of the current book is THE SECRET OF FAIR HILL, but there are at least two more books coming this year or next, to make it a trilogy. The links to the author pages on Amazon and Smashwords are as follows:

Business: Fresh Outlook Coach help's people with disabilities see that there is life after becoming disabled. I help people set goals then break them down into obtainable steps that I hold them accountable for.

Insightful Publications

Business: Creating state resource handbooks specifically designed for use by the blind and visually impaired in the United States except for the following territories and these named foreign countries: District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Canada and the UK.

Legendary Insights

Business: Legendary Insights is also a group of online resources for people with disabilities and those who love them. Whether you need to hire a speaker for your next event, seek out an advocate who can help with accessibility issues, or get critical information on aging and in-home care, you can find what you're looking for with Legendary Insights. Check out my newest entrepreneurial venture, Elegant Insights Braille Creations at www.elegantinsightsjewelry.com. Elegant Insights is a distinctive collection of jewelry and accessories for men and women, all handcrafted and made in the USA. Best of all, each of our beautiful products are embossed in crisp, readable Braille!

Phoenix Therapeutic & Consulting Services

Business: I am a licensed therapist, social worker and addiction counselor for the states of Washington and Wyoming. My specializations are in chronic pain management and addiction issues. I am also able to use Skype for teletherapy. I take cash and some insurances. I also counsel patients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, PTSD and trauma. I counsel couples, adolescents and offer groups for women, chronic pain, bereavement and mindfulness/relaxation/stress management.

Business: Premier Visual Voice is a communications access company providing live event captioning, video/media captioning, remote ASL (VRI) services and legal, medical and general transcription services. Most captioning is done remotely; although some events are captioned on-site.

Premier Visual Voice primarily works with the deaf and hard-of-hearing community; although, the service provided can be utilized by persons whose first language may not be English and/or persons with auditory challenges.

The remote process of the service is very user friendly. Clients view captions on a URL that is given to them to just click on their PC or mobile device. Audio is accessible to the captioner via some type of collaborative platform, such as Skype, Adobe Connect or WebEx.

Serotek Corporation

Business: Serotek is a company whose mission is to provide Accessibility anywhere to all blind people, regardless of their economic status. Serotek believes that accessibility is a right, not a privilege, and that a person should be able to access information and perform tasks from any public computer, not just a computer specifically configured for the purpose. To this end, Serotek has created a number of affordable and easy-to-use cloud-based solutions to serve the needs of the community.

Settled In - Home Search and Relocations Services, Tasmania

Business: Settled In is a Home Search and Relocation Services company, operating in Tasmania helping those relocating to or moving within Tasmania. We provide relocation and settling assistance to those moving to or within Tasmania, and home search services for anyone wanting to buy a property in Tasmania.

Voicesforhire.ca

Business: Professional voice over service. We record and produce audio for your business or personal needs including radio commercials, telephone answering systems, video narration and audio for web sites. Your creativity and imagination are the only limit.

Your Eternal Essence, LLC

Business: Ann Bliss is an intuitive healer who custom blends essential oils to match an individual's perfect vibration where anything is possible. Ann is highly skilled in pain and stress reduction as well as emotional release through energetic healing. Health consultations are complimentary. Custom blended perfumes and skin creams are also created.